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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the nature of the second important distinction Augustine identifies in Book One?
(a) Encouragement is an exhortation, but not every exhortation is an encouragement.
(b) Everything that is enjoyed is used, but not everything that is used is enjoyed.
(c) A sign is always a thing, but not all things are signs.
(d) Christian love can be found within pagans, but pagan love is antithetical to Christian love.

2. What are the two different ways that God and angels speak in Scripture, as identified in Book Three?
(a) Figuratively and literally.
(b) Of signs and things.
(c) In spiritual terms and human terms.
(d) With cruelty and kindness.

3. According to Augustine in Book Three, what is a condition that affects holy men and God's commands of them?
(a) They from Scripture became so because God had more direct communication with them.
(b) They have spent time studying God's law and know how to apply his harsh language within the context of His judgment.
(c) They discern the signs given by God that appear evil.
(d) They can commit great sins.

4. According to Augustine, to whom are commands from Scripture intended?
(a) Certain individuals or groups.
(b) Those who live in violation of God's moral standards.
(c) Those who reject God's call to action.
(d) Those who can discern signs from things.

5. According to Augustine, what are competing influences on an individual's thinking?
(a) Priests and Rabbis.
(b) The devil and angels.
(c) Laborers and land owners.
(d) Husbands and wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it mean that Augustine requires his students to have such broad knowledge to master his course?

2. What are two other purposes that Augustine's reference claims a speaker must pursue?

3. What hazard does Augustine state must one keep in check as they learn of the fields pertaining to Scripture?

4. Who does Augustine state the use of a tool to reach ordinary persons may most upset?

5. What does Augustine call the types of grammar used through Scripture?

(see the answer key)

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